World bronze medalist Takeshi Honda will skip the upcoming Grand Prix figure skating final after injuring his ankle, the Japan Skating Federation (JSF) said Wednesday.
JSF officials said that Honda, who claimed victory at the Four Continents championships earlier this month, hurt his left ankle while practicing in Canada last Thursday and will not compete at the final in St. Petersburg, Russia, from Feb. 28-March 2.
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